Data could be collected yourself (primary research) or taken from other sources (secondary research). The point is first to locate a situation and then respond to it appropriately. Thinking about the research first might be putting the cart before the horse, a bit.
Well, the maps we analyzed for class have already been created. You could perhaps work with the same topic, but you don't want to recreate what has already been done.
That would depend, as all production choices do, on your statement of purpose (purpose, audience, context). Start with what you are trying to accomplish. That will suggest how you should obtain data.
Is there any specific type of data that we should focus on, or is this really an open-ended project? Also, just to clarify, we are creating the data map from scratch, and we are not basing it off of another already existing one, right?
It's possible that you could revise an existing map, but you would have to shift its audience, context, or purpose, and make commensurate changes in medium, strategies, and arrangement. The point is first to locate a situation and then respond to it appropriately.
The Design Plan has a due date for next Friday. Are we going to go over the steps to building a Design plan in class? Will you be showing examples of good design plans to give us ideas for this project?
Yes. Also keep in mind that Compose, Design, Advocate gives you a process to construct a design plan and provides an example. Also, the Project 1 page has a link to design plan tips.
The map should be in its intended final medium when turned in to me. That might be online, it might be a digital file, it might be printed. Choices of medium, like all production choices, hinge on your purpose, audience, and context.
You can do primary research, if doing so fits to your audience, purpose, and context. I'm not imposing additional restrictions. If the work fits, it is appropriate; if it doesn't, then it isn't.
Choices of media will be dictated by your purpose, audience, and context. There are examples of different media on the Project 1 page. We will continue to do practice exercises visualizing data in the coming weeks.
When we choose our data map, do we have to come up with it ourselves or can it already be created? How detailed should this data map be? Can the data map be anything? Project 1 still is a little fuzzy to me. Will you be explaining more about project 1 in class?
Well, you wouldn't want to re-create something that has already been made, because there would be no point in doing something that has already been done. The map's detail will be dictated by your purpose, audience, and context. The point of Project 1 is to identify a need in a situation and address it through data visualization. As such, the appearance and function of your map will be wholly shaped by what you are trying to accomplish, who you are speaking to, and the context of the communication.
Well, reliability is contextual rather than objective. What constitutes a good source will be dictated by your purpose, audience, and context, so you will find data that suits your situation.
No, previous drafts will not be turned in with the final version. There is no required page count. Documents should be sufficient long to accomplish their purpose.
What exactly do you mean by
NEWMAN — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:18What exactly do you mean by "critical research"?
RE: What exactly do you mean by
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:36Research aimed at critique (analysis) rather than collecting content.
For the data that we use, do
Cookz — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:19For the data that we use, do we need to collect the data ourselves? Or use data that we have found through research?
RE: For the data that we use, do
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:39Data could be collected yourself (primary research) or taken from other sources (secondary research). The point is first to locate a situation and then respond to it appropriately. Thinking about the research first might be putting the cart before the horse, a bit.
Can we choose the same topic
turtle power! — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:19Can we choose the same topic we chose for the exercise due in class today, or do we have to choose something completely different?
RE: Can we choose the same topic
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:41Well, the maps we analyzed for class have already been created. You could perhaps work with the same topic, but you don't want to recreate what has already been done.
Drafts
cechambe — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:20Say we turn in our 1st draft and we get good remarks, is it ok to make minor changes for the second and 3rd drafts?
RE: Drafts
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:43It's really doubtful. Each draft cycle asks you to do different things.
Data
PyroJing — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:20What's the best way for us to collect our data for these maps?
RE: Data
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:44That would depend, as all production choices do, on your statement of purpose (purpose, audience, context). Start with what you are trying to accomplish. That will suggest how you should obtain data.
Project 1 question
podarcze — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:20Is there any specific type of data that we should focus on, or is this really an open-ended project? Also, just to clarify, we are creating the data map from scratch, and we are not basing it off of another already existing one, right?
RE: Project 1 question
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:45It's possible that you could revise an existing map, but you would have to shift its audience, context, or purpose, and make commensurate changes in medium, strategies, and arrangement. The point is first to locate a situation and then respond to it appropriately.
Are we able to take data from
sdr2010 — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:20Are we able to take data from an old map and update the design it to better fit the audience, purpose, etc?
RE: Are we able to take data from
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:46Possibly. See above.
Design Plan
LazerJ1 — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:21The Design Plan has a due date for next Friday. Are we going to go over the steps to building a Design plan in class? Will you be showing examples of good design plans to give us ideas for this project?
RE: Design Plan
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:48Digital submission
Xwing328 — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:21You said we could submit it digitally. Would just a link to it on a personal website be acceptable, or do you prefer something like a CD-R?
RE: Digital submission
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:51The map should be in its intended final medium when turned in to me. That might be online, it might be a digital file, it might be printed. Choices of medium, like all production choices, hinge on your purpose, audience, and context.
Data Collection
ihatke — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:21Are we collecting data ourselves? If not, are there restrictions to what data we may use?
RE: Data Collection
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:53You can do primary research, if doing so fits to your audience, purpose, and context. I'm not imposing additional restrictions. If the work fits, it is appropriate; if it doesn't, then it isn't.
project 1 question
boiler16 — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:22Will we talk about different types of media that we can use to use for the data map?
Besides pictures and charts, I do not know what else is out there to do this assignment.
RE: project 1 question
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:55Choices of media will be dictated by your purpose, audience, and context. There are examples of different media on the Project 1 page. We will continue to do practice exercises visualizing data in the coming weeks.
Project Question
Pat — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:23Will we be able to choose a topic and have you approve it or will there be a list of approved topics.
RE: Project Question
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:58You will choose your topic, but I will comment on your design plan drafts. If your topic doesn't seem feasible, it will show up in the comments.
What does the research
almost famous — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:25What does the research entail?
RE: What does the research
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 09:58See above.
project 1 questions
lefty150 — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 13:05When we choose our data map, do we have to come up with it ourselves or can it already be created? How detailed should this data map be? Can the data map be anything? Project 1 still is a little fuzzy to me. Will you be explaining more about project 1 in class?
RE: project 1 questions
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 10:21Well, you wouldn't want to re-create something that has already been made, because there would be no point in doing something that has already been done. The map's detail will be dictated by your purpose, audience, and context. The point of Project 1 is to identify a need in a situation and address it through data visualization. As such, the appearance and function of your map will be wholly shaped by what you are trying to accomplish, who you are speaking to, and the context of the communication.
Project 1 Question
Roachel — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 18:04Can we use any type of data or do we need to make sure the data we have found is from a reliable source?
RE: Project 1 Questions
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 10:27Well, reliability is contextual rather than objective. What constitutes a good source will be dictated by your purpose, audience, and context, so you will find data that suits your situation.
Are going to be turning in
noles32 — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 19:25Are going to be turning in all of drafts along with the final project? Is there a certain amount of pages(min or max) the project must be?
RE: Are going to be turning in
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 10:30No, previous drafts will not be turned in with the final version. There is no required page count. Documents should be sufficient long to accomplish their purpose.
Are you collecting our own
islington — Wed, 09/03/2008 - 21:10Are you collecting our own data or finding more data charts to conduct our research with?
RE: Are you collecting our own
jtirrell — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 10:31You will collect your own data, either through primary or secondary research.
Design Map Question
RhythmRunneR — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 20:14Does our design map have to include data taken from other websites or can we collect it in a survey ourselves?
project 1
s5m32l3 — Thu, 09/04/2008 - 22:18Can we use a data map that has already been created, and just research our own information? Or does it have to be completely made up?